By Connecting Consumers with with Assistive Technology - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

"For people without disabilities, technology makes Partnering to things easier. Empower Consumer Independence For people By Connecting Consumers with with Assistive Technology disabilities, technology makes things possible. ” Laurie Brooks, President

2016 NWD LTSS Transformation Grant Objective • Identify and Develop Strategies For Increased: • Collaboration between Oregon ADRC and the Oregon Statewide Assistive Technology Program • Provision and utilization of AT for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan and their families

Aging in America • Life expectancy is 78.8 years. • 52% of people turning 65 today will require Long-Term Services and Supports during their life

Aging in America • Technology adoption rates by seniors are rising • Assistive technology for seniors are a $14 billion industry – rising to $26 billion by 2029

Hazards in Disguise

State Assistive Technology Program Activities • promote interagency coordination and collaboration with community-based organizations to improve access to assistive technology devices and services for individuals of all ages who experience a disability. • support public awareness designed to provide a statewide information and referral system related to the availability and benefits of assistive technology devices and services. • provide training and technical assistance to promote access to assistive technology devices and services, including outreach support to individuals from under represented and rural populations.

State Assistive Technology Program Activities • support statewide financing systems for the purchase, lease, or other acquisition of AT devices and services. • support device re-utilization programs that provide for the exchange, repair, recycling, or other re-utilization of AT devices. • support device loan programs that provide for short-term loans of AT so that individuals can try out devices or fill a temporary need for a device. • support device demonstration programs that demonstrate a variety of AT devices and services and provide information about vendors, providers, and repair services.

Partnership Considerations Work with ATI to ensure ADRC database has a robust set of AT related listings/services ATI provide education, trainings and technical assistance to ADRC staff to promote access to assistive technology Collaborate on Outreach activities Work with ADRC to develop ten AT Demo Kits for outreach/educational events Provide ADRC staff with training and TA on kits Provide information on how to maintain kits Develop/strengthen cross referrals ATI to participate on ADRC Statewide Advisory Council

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VISION A society where all people are valued and respected, and where all people have the knowledge, opportunity and power to improve their lives and the lives of others. MISSION To assure that persons with disabilities in Oregon will be able to secure and effectively use assistive technologies.

Access Technologies, Inc. (ATI) At School • At Work • At Home • In The Community Assessments ADA/Workplace Assistive Technology Computer Access Ergonomic Risk

Access Technologies, Inc. (ATI) At School • At Work • At Home • In The Community Trainings Assistive Technology Devices, Software, Apps Computers, Input Devices, Software Tablets, Access Devices and Apps Ergonomic and Workplace Accommodations

iCanConnect - Oregon National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program

Who is Oregon’s Statewide Assistive Technology Program

OSATP At School • At Work • At Home • In The Community Device Demonstrations

OSATP At School • At Work • At Home • In The Community Device Demonstrations Device Loans

Tour ATI’s Device Lending Library

OSATP At School • At Work • At Home • In The Community Device Demonstrations Device Loans State Financing Programs

OSATP At School • At Work • At Home • In The Community Device Demonstrations Device Loans State Financing Programs AT Purchasing Plan

OSATP At School • At Work • At Home • In The Community Device Demonstrations Device Loans State Financing Programs AT Purchasing Plan Cooperative Buying

OSATP At School • At Work • At Home • In The Community Device Demonstrations Device Loans State Financing Programs AT Purchasing Plan Cooperative Buying Device Reutilization

Tour ATI’s Online MarketPlace

OSATP At School • At Work • At Home • In The Community Device Demonstrations Device Loans State Financing Programs AT Purchasing Plan Cooperative Buying Device Reutilization Public Awareness Activities

OSATP At School • At Work • At Home • In The Community Device Demonstrations Device Loans State Financing Programs AT Purchasing Plan Cooperative Buying Device Reutilization Public Awareness Activities Information and Assistance

OSATP At School • At Work • At Home • In The Community Device Demonstrations Device Loans State Financing Programs AT Purchasing Plan Cooperative Buying Device Reutilization Public Awareness Activities Information and Assistance

Referrals What Are Appropriate Referrals What is the Referral Process Consumer Experience When They Contact ATI

Activity Device Reference Sheets Arranged by category for our Data Collection System Picture and name of device on one side Name, QR code to video and a link to find the item on the back

AT Awareness Activity

AT Awareness Activity

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